Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting and financial processes by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and assisting with monthly close activities. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards while providing meaningful support to management and cross-functional teams. This role supports accounting operations for a portfolio of corporate and government clients and requires attention to compliance, accuracy, and established financial controls.

This role is based at our Chicago HQ.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly and annual account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial variances and provide explanations to management.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting for Senior management and Executives

General Accounting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across all accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and proper approvals.
• Process vendor payments and maintain vendor records. 
• Support A/R cycle, including preparing invoices and cash application.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain organized documentation and support schedules.
• Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize accounting and financial systems to perform daily tasks
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting or business experience preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience required

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Highly skilled in analyzing financial and numeric data
• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and practices
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. pivot table, vlookup, index, sumif)
• Proficiency in accounting system software (Sage Intacct experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with month-end close process including account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work under pressure and adherence to deadlines
• Team player

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Salary Range: $70k-$80k